BALTIMORE, Md. — The chances of a college student becoming a professional athlete are less than two in 100. But David Veramontes has overcome those slim odds after an intense tryout, being selected recently as a 2016 Baltimore Ravens cheerleader.

Two cheerleaders from each school earned first team all-conference and another two received second-team all-conference honors. Additionally, 55 student-athletes received their academic awards during the ceremony.

COLUMBIA, Ky. – The 2016 Mid-South Conference Cheerleading Championship is on the line on Wednesday night when the conference's cheerleading squads converge on the Frankfort Convention Center in Frankfort, Ky.

The event -- which consists of the team competition and three different stunt group divisions -- is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET in downtown Frankfort. The entire championship will be broadcasted live on the Mid-South Conference Sports Network.